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Swiss research tracks down the scent of sweat
November 6th, 2004
The sense of smell plays an important role in interpersonal relations. The human armpit contains chemical substances that - at least in premodern times - probably provided direction for the selection of a genetically compatible partner for reproduction. The average modern nose is offended by strong bodily odors, and the smell of perspiration is scorned by our society. The typical smell associated with the human armpit is caused by a cocktail of odorous substances, including various androstenone derivatives and certain volatile fatty acids, as well as sulfur-containing compounds about which little has been previously known. Two Swiss research teams...
Source: Healthcare Mergers, Acquisitions & Ventures Week (2004-11-06)
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